Modern homes are well sealed to keep heating and cooling indoors. While this improves energy efficiency, inadequate fresh air, indoor contaminants and nonstop recirculation can lead to problems.
Don’t worry, though, because Custom Air Systems can help you have an energy-efficient home that’s also comfortable. Our services include an air quality audit, air duct cleaning and products to help improve indoor air quality in Bridgeport, Connecticut.
Call us at (203) 333-1906 today to start refreshing your home’s indoor air quality.
Evidence Your Home Has Poor Indoor Air Quality
Is your home’s air healthy? It may not be as clean as you think. Pollution can be two to five times higher indoors versus outdoors, as stated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Indoor air pollutants floating through your home’s air can result in headaches and allergy symptoms. And mold and mildew can provoke a host of health problems.
Health Problems
While these symptoms could be a consequence of other issues, they may also be a sign your home has indoor air quality (IAQ) problems. This is especially true if you recover while you’re out of the house.
- Dry eyes, nose, throat or skin
- Headaches and sinus issues
- Fatigue
- Allergies or asthma symptoms that are more severe than usual
- Coughing and sneezing
- Dizziness or nausea
Environmental Problems
A well-worn heating and cooling system can be a contributing factor in indoor air quality problems, primarily if it’s failing to filter air, regulate humidity or keep temperatures stable.
Here are several other signs you may need to refresh your indoor air:
- Too much static or mold growth
- Excessive dust
- Stale or musty odors
How Can I Stop Indoor Air Quality Problems?
Preventing indoor air quality problems should be fairly easy with the following 10 simple tips:
- Request an indoor air quality audit with Custom Air Systems. We’ll evaluate areas that influence air quality, including humidity, carbon monoxide and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Then we’ll walk you through problems we come across and how you can resolve them.
- Clean on a regular basis to reduce dust mites, which can exacerbate allergies and asthma.
- Clear your home of secondhand smoke.
- Use a whole-home filtration system to remove odors, instead of hiding them with air fresheners or strong candles. The contaminants include chemicals that can trigger headaches or irritate respiratory illness.
- Vent gas-burning appliances, such as stoves and water heaters, to the outdoors.
- Keep your home’s humidity levels in check with a humidifier or dehumidifier, based on your needs. Set humidity under 50% to restrict mold and mildew spores.
- Assess your home for radon. Long-term exposure to this invisible radioactive gas is the number one cause of lung cancer among nonsmokers, according to the EPA. You can buy a radon test kit online or contact your state radon program for info on discounted or free kits.
- Use a ventilation system to replace contaminated indoor air with fresh outdoor air.
- Look for natural cleaning and painting supplies that are low in or free of VOCs. High levels of VOCs can worsen symptoms for family members with respiratory conditions.
- Install carbon monoxide detectors near bedrooms.
Start Cleaning Your Air Today with Custom Air Systems
With a full roster of professionals and indoor air quality solutions, Custom Air Systems can help your family breathe much easier. Call us at (203) 333-1906 or contact us online today to begin.